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dlscrib		#1 Posted : Monday, February 9, 2009 4:20:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/9/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		The sprayer arms will not spin. I have cleaned out the arms and they spin freely by hand. You can see that the water is coming out, it is just not spinning anymore. Please help.
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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 10, 2009 5:29:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		What is the complete model number of the dishwasher? Gene.
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dlscrib		#3 Posted : Wednesday, February 11, 2009 12:12:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/9/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		model # MDB4100AWW Jetclean dishwaher-quiet pack
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Gene		#4 Posted : Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:37:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Most likely the problem is a clogged filter (#6 on the diagram) and a clogged rinse arm assembly (#7 on the diagram). You have to remove the lower spray arm and the pump cover to access these parts. Gene.
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dlscrib		#5 Posted : Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:49:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/9/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		Does this filter need to be replaced or just cleaned? I have cleaned it in the past but have never replaced it. Thank You for your help.
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Gene		#6 Posted : Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:55:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You do not have to replace it if it's not damaged and is completely open. Soak in white vinegar and clean with a soft brush. Gene.
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dlscrib		#7 Posted : Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:49:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/9/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		Thanks for the info. I did that tonight and it is working great. Thanks again
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Gene		#8 Posted : Thursday, February 12, 2009 5:48:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You are welcome. I'm glad it did work for you. Gene.
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undofkirk		#9 Posted : Monday, March 9, 2009 6:35:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/9/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		Is it necessary to remove the filter (#6) in order to effectively clean it? I am trying to remove the screw(#12) but the impeller assy (#14) just spins and I am unable to loosen the screw. Is there something I need to do in order to remove the screw? Thanks in advance for any/all help.
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Gene		#10 Posted : Monday, March 9, 2009 6:41:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You do not have to remove this screw. You went too deep. The filter (#6) just pulls up. Gene.
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